DESCRIPTION

Using the latest high voltage technology based on a patented strip layout, STMicroelectronics has designed an advanced family of IGBTs, the PowerMESH™ IGBTs, with outstanding performances. The suffix “K” identifies a family optimized for high frequency motor control applications with short circuit withstand capability.

■ HIGH INPUT IMPEDANCE (VOLTAGE DRIVEN)

■ LOW ON-VOLTAGE DROP (Vcesat)

■ LOW GATE CHARGE

■ HIGH CURRENT CAPABILITY

■ OFF LOSSES INCLUDE TAIL CURRENT

■ HIGH FREQUENCY OPERATION

■ SHORT CIRCUIT RATED

APPLICATIONS

■ HIGH FREQUENCY MOTOR CONTROLS

■ SMPS AND PFC IN BOTH HARD SWITCHING

AND RESONANT TOPOLOGIES